14 Newborn Costumes That Actually Fit Newborns

When it comes to newborn costumes, Sturgeon's Law must be applied. What?!? You don't know this Universal Truth?

Let me whittle it down to 5 words.

90% of everything is crap.

Finding newborn costumes that fit can be a nightmare...unless you're reading this.

In other words, 90% of the so-called newborn Halloween costumes out there are crappity crap crap.

They usually won't fit.

They say that they'll fit, but you'll get it home and your whole in fant will slide nice and easy into ONE leg hole.

Your newborn is teeny tiny!

If your baby is less than 3 months old or is less than 15 pounds, your chances of scoring on a newborn costume this first year are few. I'm here to help
the odds tilt in your favor.

The Secret to an Absolute Perfect Fit Is...

...to make your own.

The good news is, your itty bitty baby won't take up much fabric, she won't complain about the stitching being "itchy", and she won't ask for extra rosettes on the hemline.

You can screw up and start over as many times as you need to, without wasting hundreds of dollars in fabric. You just need an easy plan, which is where I happen to come in.

Simplicity has an easy-to-follow sewing pattern that allows you to customize for several different newborn costumes. It allows you to create a dalmation, bumble
bee, or pumpkin. See it here.

You can also use the same pattern for an Easter Bunny or a Santa Claus bunting costume.

If You Purchase, Choose a Bunting

A large portion of the whole 90%-are-crap thing with newborn costumes is that they have legs.

Why would that be an issue? Because there's a huge difference between the legs of a 3-week-old and the legs of a 3-month-old.

Most advertised newborn costumes are really designed and sized for babies 3-4 months old, or over 18 lbs. This means, if you purchase a newborn costume that has legs sewn into it,
it's going to be way too big.

By the time your newborn finally grows into it, it's Easter. Which is fine, I guess, if it's a bunny or a chick costume. But a pumpkin? in April?

What's a bunting costume?

When I initially heard the words "baby bunting", a really old (somewhat disturbing) nursery rhyme came to mind. So let me clarify...

A baby bunting Halloween costume is a very cute sleeper sack with a zipper for easy diaper changes. Since it doesn't have legs, it's guaranteed to fit a 3-week-old OR a 3-month-old.

Your newborn's super-cute little toesies will be nice and toasty as you display him to oodles of high-pitched sighs and squeals.

Adorable Examples of Good Newborn Costumes

To show you a few examples of just how adorable baby bunting Halloween costumes can be, I've listed some of the most popular ones below.

If you want to see more, stop by your favorite
Halloween store (here's mine)
and type "bunting" into their search box.

Each photo below is hyperlinked to provide more details.

Newborn Football Player ~ SCORE!

This design is multi-use! Not only can you use it for Halloween, but it'll be a hit at every football game between now and Super Bowl.

This is one Amazon item that will have your husband sitting on the porch waiting for the UPS truck.

Grab your measuring tape! The chest measures 24-26 inches wide, the waist is 24-26 inches, and it's 26 inches long. It includes the bunting and the football headpiece with
plush chin guard.

The Fairest of Them All ~ Baby Snow White Costume

This is one of my favorite newborn costumes. (Probably because I have all girls...)

It has velcro on the bottom for easy diaper changes and a red cape across the back. The red headpiece is not elastic, so it may take some finagling, but the effect is worth it!

Too Cute Little Shrimp Costume

This shrimp design is brand new this year, so I'm a little unsure about the sizing.
To play it safe, choose this option if your baby is over 4 weeks old or over 10 lbs.

It's extremely warm, so probably not a good idea for a Florida Halloween, but an excellent suggestion for a cool Minnesota autumn evening.

Sea Horse Newborn Costumes

This is also a brand-new design this year. Assume that it will run a little on the larger newborn side, 2 week olds will probably end up swimming in this. (Pardon the pun...)

This newborn costume is toasty-warm for a cold Halloween night. So warm, that you could use it as a winter bunting all season long.

Rock A-Bye Baby

Rock on, baby! This awesome bunting costume has fake arms and legs that make your newborn look like he's jammin'. The very reasonable price ($20) includes the bunting, the guitar and the fun
mohawk headpiece.

This is a must-have photo op for grandparent Elvis fans!

Babies as young as just week old have been know to fit comfortably inside, as well as more alert newborns closer to 3-months.

3 Reasons Why Newborn Costumes are Worth the Investment

Many people skip the first set of holidays for their baby, thinking that since your newborn is clueless, it really doesn't matter if you skip or do traditions.

Don't do this! You're missing a once-in-a lifetime opportunity!

It gives you a chance to show off your stunningly cute creation (aka daughter) in ways that would be just plain wierd during the rest of the year.

Photos and videos of the holiday can be sent to long distance grandparents and friends, helping you keep them a vital part of your baby's life.

Years from now, your grown-up baby will be thrilled to look through a scrapbook or watch a video for these long-lost memories. That's valuable relationship real estate for a struggling teen.
(See?! We do love you! We dressed you up as a ketchup packet! Now give me the cell phone.)

So no matter if you make browse through these newborn costumes or sew up your own, make this Halloween memorable for the future.

You don't have to go all out and hire a coven of witches, brew up some spider stew, and turn your house haunted. Just dress up your cute little guy for fun!

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